NathanN

Over the last 2 seasons or so, a number of players in the Eastside Hockey Manager (EHM) community have come over and become VHL regulars. I have decided to select a few that I am fairly close with, plus first gens (excluding 1, sorry Eno and Chace) and do a "highlight" of sorts on them. 
 
1. (S72) Liam Flaten - D 
@flatl99
D.C. Dragons (VHL)

While Flaten one of the only ones here that joined VHL before me, he was the main one that sparked my interest in joining by sharing his early days in the league. He has been a steady TPE earner, and after a monster season in the VHLM with Minnesota (111 points), has since graduated to the VHL with DC, and has recently started his rookie campaign with the franchise that took him 16th overall. Despite recently leaving EHM, his impact was felt in SHA (league ran by me) winning a cup in 2021-22 with Vancouver. 
 
2. (S73) Oh Sens - RW 
@osens
Miami Marauders (VHLM)

Drafted to the same Miami team as I was in S72, osens and I have become sort of a "dynamic duo", both on the ice and in the locker room. Our TPE growth together has been fast and steady, hitting the VHLM 250 cap just after the deadline. His strong 2-way play will be a big help to any team, and I'm happy to be teammates with him. Maybe we will see a VHL reunion between us one day, but for now osens is headed to Helsinki next season, and should have quite the bank to have a good VHL rookie campaign.
 
3. (S73) Florent Vericel - LW 
@dart
Saskatoon Wild (VHLM)

Potentially one of the most shit-disturbing 1st-gen players in all of the VHL, dart is the one who introduced me to the world of online EHM. After being, as he would say, "underutilized" in Miami as a Free Agent signing, dart has again come alive and expects to be solidly earning TPE with Saskatoon. All signs seem to point to dart eventually being a VHL regular, in which the Vancouver Wolves took a chance on him. Love him or hate him, dart is a beauty, both in VHL and EHM. 
 
4. (S74) Chris Foley - C 
@Firekiss
Mexico City Kings (VHLM)

A recent joiner who was quickly signed to Mexico City, Foley is a hilarious and overall great guy with a great work ethic and unmatched one-liners. Once he gets going I expect Foley to be a regular earner, and his solid start to the VHLM season with 2 points in 2 games is just the beginning of what Foley can bring to the table.
 
5. (S74) Theodore Hoffman - C 
@snackhero
Yukon Rush (VHLM)

Another S74 gen is snackhero, with his young C Theodore Hoffman. Again, another player that once he learns the ropes, should be a solid earner. Snackhero is a good piece to add to a rebuilding Yukon, who should grow together and look to compete in the coming seasons. Just let him know that I'm probably not trading Eichel. 
 
6. (S74) Nathaniel N - D
@NathanN
San Diego Marlins (VHLM)

Nathan is the final player on this list. While he is not exactly new to VHL, having a player in S64, he has been re-born and committed himself to getting back to the VHL with his new player. Looking like a very solid earner, I expect him to be on VHL teams radar for the upcoming draft. Nathan has also won a cup in the aforementioned SHA, winning in 2022-23 with Tampa. An overall great guy, I would love to be teammates with him. Maybe one day in the VHL, but only time will tell.
 

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When i got my first payday and spent it all on candy and got my ass beat , happy birthday VHL

Welcome back, former VHLM scoring leader

My boy @NathanN bringing in some serious hardware.

S64 VHLM Awards 
 
 
Welcome to the S64 VHLM Award Ceremony! Firstly, we'd like to congratulate the  Las Vegas Aces  on winning the Founders Cup. It was a strong season which seen numerous hurdles and even bigger news for the future. Of course, this is the off-season where we expand - WE GROW!Philadelphia Reapers and Houston Bulls are now rolling with things and it's only going to be making the VHLM stronger. During my tenure, I feel as though the league has continuously improved and it's because the league is working hard right now (we have so many amazing members). 
 
This season, we experienced and witnessed a lot of highs and success. We have an amazing group of managers, simmers, systems and members in place to make the VHLM a successful league that people care about. I think I can speak easily on behalf of @diamond_ace and myself when I say we wish to only continue this growth and success. 
 
 
 
 
If you won an award you can claim 2 TPE. All co-winners can claim 1 TPE.
 
Team awards do not count as TPE. 
 
S64 VHLM Awards
 
Championship - Founder's Cup:    Las Vegas Aces
Best Regular Season Record - Prime Minister's Cup:   Las Vegas Aces
Leading Points - Ethan Osborne Trophy: Nathan N (LVA) @NathanN
Leading Goals - Alexander Chershenko Trophy:  Diljodh (HFX) @DilIsPickle
Leading Assists - Vladimir Boomchenko Trophy:  Eric Parker (LVA) @Eparker24
 
Regular Season MVP - Mitch Higgins Trophy: 
1. Nathan N (LVA) - Forward - (4 Votes) @NathanN
2. Diljodh (HFX) - Forward - (1 Vote)
4. Bolt Vanderhuge (HFX) - Defense -  (1 Vote)
 
 
Playoff MVP - Skylar Rift Trophy: 
1.  Shane Mars - Forward - (4 Votes) @Spade18
2. Joe Nixon - Goalie -  (2 Votes)
 

Top Defenseman - Ryan Sullivan Trophy:  
1. Bolt Vanderhuge (HFX) - Defense - (4 Votes) @kayfabe
2. Eric Parker (LVA)  Defense - (2 Votes)
 
Top Goaltender - Benoit Devereux Trophy: 
1. JB Rift (OTT) - G - (4 Votes) @Devise
2. Tyler Smith (HFX) - G - (2 Votes)
 
 
Top Two-Way Forward- Matt Bentz Trophy: 
1. Nathan N (LVA) - Forward - (6 Votes) @NathanN
 
Top Executive - Jack Reilly Trophy: 
1. Las Vegas - GM - (4 Votes) @Jubo07
2. Halifax - GM - (2 Votes) @McWolf
 
 
Congrats to those who won awards this season. Best wishes moving forward  
@VHLM Commissioner
 
 

@NathanN

In my first year in the league, our team has clinched first place in the VHLM! Our team, the Las Vegas Aces, have really done an excellent job in a tough league. For a while there we were well ahead of the pack but recently Halifax and Ottawa have stormed up the standings are are right there. It should be a really fun playoffs and run for the Aces.
 
For my player, I am very happy with how well he has done in his first season. Just outside the top 10 in scoring for d-men is something I was hooping to achieve but didn’t think my player would achieve that so I’m very impressed with his offence. Defensively, I am very impressed and was hoping to be a top d-men in this league. Mitch has been able to be 4th best in plus- minus through 70 games as well as sitting 8th in hits. I am very happy with his defensive play as I wanted him to be a defensive defence man with an offensive touch. 
 
For improvements, I am hoping to improve on Mitch’s penalties. He took more penalties that I would have wanted but am happy with his intensity and physical play so we just have to work on finding a balance here.  For now we are focusing on finishing up the last two games and going on a  Long playoff run to win the championship. 
 
Congrats to our GM @Jubo07. Congrats to all my teammates. Let’s win the championship!
 
@wcats @NathanN @BluObieZ @CurtisG93 @Rocketman04 @DaftRaincloud @Anthony Matthews
@Matt_O @Ty343 @SwagSloth @jacobaa19 @Eparker24 @nymets5 @Antone10 @Goonie @Lefty
@oilmandan @Philliefan @TheLastOlympian07 @SpartanGibbles @Bonzaijoe

VHLM: Scoped 
Jan 14 - Jan 23
Games 92 - 154
 
Nyko's Message
Third segment of this terrible series amazing series. Would've had it out on Sunday/Monday but I got some exams and stuff so its a little delayed but I'm sure you guys don't mind cause no one reads this. Anyways ton of big trades as Oslo tries to rebuild for the third season in a row. So I guess I'll talk about that and it'll be pretty cool. So keep reading because if you don't @DilIsPickle will whip me.
 
Trade Center
This week was an active week of trades, with lots of players and picks exchanging hands. With the trade deadline coming trading has certainly picked up as teams realize what they need for the playoffs, and what they can lose to make it happen. As with last times segment I'll go over each of the trades, and give my opinion on who I think won the deal.
 
 
Las Vegas receives:
Josh Harris
Rocky LaGarza
S65 OSL 5th
 
Oslo receives:
S66 LVA 1st
 
This trade was the start of Oslo's selling, which saw numerous stars change locations. Oslo once again tries to rebuild, and they start off with selling Harris, LaGarza, and a 5th to Vegas for a 1st round pick in S66. Harris is an active earning right winger who has 22 points on the season. He's sent with fellow Vegas player Rocky LaGarza, another semi active earner who mainly claims welfare. LaGarza has 31 points this season. In return Vegas sends a 1st for these players and the 5th that Trifecta used to sweeten the deal. In my opinion Vegas won the trade. They received two depth players that will help boost them into the playoffs (which they've already clinched).
 
Oslo receives:
Matthew Kai
S65 SSK 2nd
S66 OTT 1st
 
Ottawa receives:
Carles Puigdemont
Dallas Jones
 
A huge trade here from Trifecta, that sends the first VHLM pick and his own player to Ottawa, in exchange for Matthew Kai, a 1st, and a 2nd. Matthew Kai has 18 points this season and is a decent earner claiming the +5 welfare among with other things. On the other side of the trade is Carles Puigdemont. Carles is a top prospect this VHL draft, and a VHLM all star. He has 64 points this season and is a +33. Ottawa also bolsters their blueline by acquiring Dallas Jones. Jones had 34 points this season, with 27 of those being assists. He excels in the hitting department though, having 87 this season. Overall I think Ottawa won this trade. They need to push for the Founder's Cup and beat out Vegas, who is top of the league right now. Oslo didn't get short changed though, they received a valuable first and a good 2nd round pick in exchange for the players.
 
Oslo receives:
S65 HFX 1st
S65 HFX 3rd
 
Halifax receives:
Diljodh
S65 OSL 6th
 
Halifax didn't want to be left out of @Trifecta's garage sale, and with another top player in the VHL @DilIsPickle still being on the team, Halifax wanted him. Halifax sent a 1st and a 3rd for Dil, who has 79 points in 54 games. Not much exchanged in this trade except a player and some picks, but in my opinion Halifax lost this trade. They acquired a single player who will be there for a season, in exchange for this a 1st and 3rd, which can be very good picks. Halifax did need something to boost them though, with Vegas and Ottawa also acquiring players they needed to too. Over the rest of the season we will see how this trade plays out, and if Dil will become very valuable to Halifax.
 
 
Las Vegas receives:
Jagger Philliefan
S65 SSK 6th
S65 OSL 7th
 
Oslo receives:
James Lombardi
S65 SSK 3rd
S65 OTT 4th

Vegas once again wanting to do business with Oslo, after seeing some more left over players. They send James Lombardi, an inactive with 35 points this season, and a 3rd and 4th for Jagger Philliefan. Philliefan is a point per game defensemen, with 54 points in 52 games, 47 of those points being apples. He also plays a good defensive game, blocking shots whenever he needs to. They also received two late round picks. I believe that Vegas won this trade. A point per game defenseman is very valuable in the VHLM, and only needing to give up an inactive and a 3rd and 4th for one is a great deal.
 
 
 
Las Vegas receives:
S65 OSL 6th
 
Halifax receives:
Basaraba Moose
 
The final trade of this week, and shockingly not one involving Oslo is a small one. Vegas trades Basaraba Moose, an active player who has 7 points this season for a 6th round pick. Not a huge trade in any sense but is Basaraba keeps active this could be a very nice trade for Halifax.
 
Milestones
Milestones are recognized throughout sports, when a rookie scores his first goal he keeps the puck. Players are celebrated when they hit 100 goals, 1,000 games, 50 shutouts. Just like nhl.com's milestone watch, I'm going to be do something similar, where I take the players and show how close they are to hitting a special VHLM milestone.
 
Points
1. @NathanN just hit 150!
2. @Philliefan 4 from 100!
3.  @Rocketman04 5 from 100!
 
Goals
1. @Thranduil just hit 50!
2. @wcats 6 from 50!
3. @caltroit_red_flames 14 from 50!
 
Assists
1. @Eparker24 just hit 100!
2. @kayfabe just hit 50!
3. Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen 7 from 50!
 
Wins/Shutouts
1. @DrHexDex 1 win from 50!
2. @Devise 8 wins from 50!
3. @Bonzaijoe 8 wins from 25!
 
Games of the Week
The VHLM is full of many interesting, exciting, and just plain out weird games. Some games are blowouts, some are high scoring, and some games are very tight. This part of the segment will highlight the 3 games which I think were the best games during the whole week. If you disagree with me, post your top 3 games in the comment section.

 
Game 120 - SSK vs LVA

Saskatoon shouldn't even be a team after this game. They just decided to play make a wish kids all game or something, and got murdered 10-0. They had a whopping 8 shots compared to Vegas' 52. In the first period Vegas holds Sask. shotless while Baillie scores 22 seconds into the period. Parker follows up and scores one after, before the game goes into the brutal second period. The floodgates open 2 minutes into the period as Matthews scores his 4th of the season. 40 seconds later Sask goes to the box and Vegas notches one on the powerplay. Saskatchewan can't stay out of the box and Vegas keeps scoring on the powerplay, with the other 4 goals of the period coming on the man advantage. The third period begins and Vegas keeps on scoring, putting up 3 the last 3 goals in that period, with another one on the powerplay. @Eparker24 has a whopping 4 goals and 1 assist for 5 points, and @NathanN has a huge 6 point night.
 
Game 94- YUK vs LVA
 
Another day another team slaughtered by Vegas. An intense 7 minutes of hockey passes before Vegas is able to start scoring. Baillie is able to notch his 22nd, while Matthews follows with 2 more goals. Materazo grabs his 15th on the powerplay. Nathan N then scores the only goal of the second, assisted by Parker and Baillie, which seems to be a line that is clicking on all cylinders. In the third Materazo gets his 2nd of the game, and scores the final goal of the match, leading Vegas to an easy 6-0 win and another easy shutout for Joe Nixon
 
Game 104 SSK vs OTT
 
Now not a blowout like the other two, but this one was a close and hardfought game. Saskatoon gets the first 2 goals inthe first, Kachur scoring his 6th of the season on the PP, and LaVey finds the second with 4 minutes left in the first. Ottawa ties up the game in the 2nd, with Roll Fizzlebeef scoring 9:13 into the period, and with 2 minutes left Gritty gets a break on the penalty kill and finds the back of the net. The third period is silent as this game goes to overtime. A boring overtime is finally over and a shootout follows. @Peace doesn't know how to set shootout lines so a saskatoon bot shoots first, and misses. Kyson Blake follows that up with a miss, and the next two shooters are also stopped. The third saskatoon shooter Kip Baier misses the net, and that allows Gritty to win the game for Ottawa, which he does.
 
Players of the Week
 
1. Nathan N @NathanN
Nathan N had some huge games this week, with the primary one being his 6 point night vs. SSK. The VHLM leading scorer has 81 points in 52 games, with 36 of those points being goals. He's been a major key to Vegas' success. He's a +45 and has 92 hits this season.
 
2. Diljodh Starload @DilIsPickle
Diljodh is second place in VHLM scoring, he has 79 points and is 2 points behind Nathan N. Dil scored back to back hatricks after being traded to Halifax in games 146 and 149. In those games he had 9 points combined, and has clearly shown that he can be a key to Halifax's comeback in the standings.
 
3. Eric Parker
Parker is a high scoring defensemen this season. He has 56 assists and 18 goals for a total of 74 points in 52 games. He's been driving the Vegas' offence from the blue line. He had the huge 4 goal night and has been playing a solid defensive game with 70 hits and 67 shots blocked. He's a +45 this season and is going to be a major key in Vegas' success.
 
 
Power Rankings
 
Last Week
 
1. Las Vegas Aces
2. Ottawa Lynx 
3. Halifax 21st
4. Saskatoon Wild
5. Oslo Storm
6. Yukon Rush
 
This Week
1. Las Vegas Aces
2. Ottawa Lynx 
3. Halifax 21st
4. Saskatoon Wild
5. Oslo Storm
6. Yukon Rush
 
Standings
1. Las Vegas Aces (X)
2. Halifax 21st
3. Ottawa Lynx
4. Oslo Storm
5. Saskatoon Wild 
6. Yukon Rush 
 

1725 words claiming 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

 
 
 

You bet. I'll be on all evening 

1. How satisfied are you with your player's performance so far this season? He's having a bit of a slow start but I am looking forward to his continuous improvement.
 
2. What about your team, how are things going with the team? Would you run things differently? Absolutely proud of the team... We are really grinding out some wins and holding our position well.
 
3. The Las Vegas Aces seem to have separated themselves from the rest of the teams. Do you think they can keep it up until the end? They definitely had a strong start, but look for Halifax to find their groove and surprise everyone when they reach the top.
 
4. What other player in the league do you hate to play against? @NathanN , He's unstoppable.
 
5. Besides hockey, obviously, what other sports do you like to play casually or watch? Baseball, Collegiate wrestling.
 
6. If you had the power to relocate a VHLM team, where would you put it and what would you name it? I would relocate a team to Houston and they would be the Vaqueros

@guccigarrop @NathanN w/ the 4 point game! (@BBNAT too)

Name : Nathan N
Hometown - Toronto, Canada
NHL Comparison - Matthew Tkachuk  
Position - Right Wing
Age: 18
Shoots : Left
Number - 11
Size - 6'3
Weight - 210 lbs

 
Best words to describe Nathan is pure strength,size and speed. He's a truck with a F-1 engine. Blazing speed with hard shot and a big frame that can dent the boards with the oppositions players. He can has the ability to do well in any style a coach wants. He’s big enough to play the physical game,Fast enough to play the speed game. He has the tools to be a force on any line on any team in any league. His play style is simple yet deathly “Run em into the ground!”. He’s also an agitator, He’s in your face all the time, he’ll start scrums post whistle to get his team motivated. Even if he doesn’t have a letter on his jersey he’ll act like a leader on and off the ice.
 
Strengths
 
Physicality/Strength
       Nathan is usually one of the bigger and stronger players on of the most teams he's on. He can body others with ease. Teams play him on the PP as the screen due to his stiffness in front where he isn’t likely to be moved. He loves playing the body. He loves the physical part of the game although he's not big on fighting but if liberties are being taken on his teammates he’d gladly step in
 
Skating/Speed
      Speed kills and Nathan understood that motto at a young age. He realized that being big and strong isn’t the only thing needed for the new style of play so he worked on his skating, mainly he  trained his agility in the corners. Nathan excels in the dump and chase system. He isn’t challenging McDavid for the title of fastest skater alive but he's got the ability to break away when needed.
 
Shot Power
 With great strength comes a heavy and hard shot. Nathan has this in spades. Usually the defencemen have the heavy slapper but Nathan’s slapshot is one of his greatest offensive tools. He tends to play around the faceoffs if he's needed there and takes bombs ( Drouin style). His wrister isn't the quickest but if he can get it off in time it's going to cause a bruise if its blocked.
 
 
 

He has to develop a quicker shot if he wishes to find a regular spot in the lineup. It's his biggest offensive weakness and must be addressed soon
 
 

 
Weaknesses
 
Shot Accuracy
    Nathan is not a sniper at all. His release isn't quick nor does he snip corners. He won’t be racking up a high goal total via his deadly shot speed nor is he a #1 triggerman on the powerplay. Due to his frame his snapper isn’t near elite levels and you question if it ever will be.

 
Defensive awareness
              Nathan isn’t winning any DPOTY awards anytime soon. He’s not great in his own zone. He isn’t a PK Specialist nor is he the one you want out there when you need to defend a lead in the final seconds. He isn’t going to be best defender on your team and most likely needs an average defensive player to support him on a line
 
Penalties
Playing on the edge you are bound to go over it. Nathan’s hitting style is useful but he tends to get calls against him usually due to him finishing a lot of his checks and not letting up in the corners. He’s a nasty player that drives teams nuts. He’s a firestarter. He’ll chirp,crosscheck,slash or even jump players without a second thought. He wants to be hated by the opposition and to no one's surprise the officials aren’t big on those things.
He needs to get his ego in check to be a regular in the VHL.
 
 

Name : Nathan N
Hometown - Toronto, Canada
NHL Comparison - Matthew Tkachuk  
Position - Right Wing
Age: 18
Shoots : Left
Number - 11
Size - 6'3
Weight - 210 lbs

 
Best words to describe Nathan is pure strength,size and speed. He's a truck with a F-1 engine. Blazing speed with hard shot and a big frame that can dent the boards with the oppositions players. He can has the ability to do well in any style a coach wants. He’s big enough to play the physical game,Fast enough to play the speed game. He has the tools to be a force on any line on any team in any league. His play style is simple yet deathly “Run em into the ground!”. He’s also an agitator, He’s in your face all the time, he’ll start scrums post whistle to get his team motivated. Even if he doesn’t have a letter on his jersey he’ll act like a leader on and off the ice.
 
Strengths
 
Physicality/Strength
       Nathan is usually one of the bigger and stronger players on of the most teams he's on. He can body others with ease. Teams play him on the PP as the screen due to his stiffness in front where he isn’t likely to be moved. He loves playing the body. He loves the physical part of the game although he's not big on fighting but if liberties are being taken on his teammates he’d gladly step in
 
Skating/Speed
      Speed kills and Nathan understood that motto at a young age. He realized that being big and strong isn’t the only thing needed for the new style of play so he worked on his skating, mainly he  trained his agility in the corners. Nathan excels in the dump and chase system. He isn’t challenging McDavid for the title of fastest skater alive but he's got the ability to break away when needed.
 
Shot Power
 With great strength comes a heavy and hard shot. Nathan has this in spades. Usually the defencemen have the heavy slapper but Nathan’s slapshot is one of his greatest offensive tools. He tends to play around the faceoffs if he's needed there and takes bombs ( Drouin style). His wrister isn't the quickest but if he can get it off in time it's going to cause a bruise if its blocked.
 
 
 

He has to develop a quicker shot if he wishes to find a regular spot in the lineup. It's his biggest offensive weakness and must be addressed soon
 
 

 
Weaknesses
 
Shot Accuracy
    Nathan is not a sniper at all. His release isn't quick nor does he snip corners. He won’t be racking up a high goal total via his deadly shot speed nor is he a #1 triggerman on the powerplay. Due to his frame his snapper isn’t near elite levels and you question if it ever will be.

 
Defensive awareness
              Nathan isn’t winning any DPOTY awards anytime soon. He’s not great in his own zone. He isn’t a PK Specialist nor is he the one you want out there when you need to defend a lead in the final seconds. He isn’t going to be best defender on your team and most likely needs an average defensive player to support him on a line
 
Penalties
Playing on the edge you are bound to go over it. Nathan’s hitting style is useful but he tends to get calls against him usually due to him finishing a lot of his checks and not letting up in the corners. He’s a nasty player that drives teams nuts. He’s a firestarter. He’ll chirp,crosscheck,slash or even jump players without a second thought. He wants to be hated by the opposition and to no one's surprise the officials aren’t big on those things.
He needs to get his ego in check to be a regular in the VHL.
 
 

confirmed! 
 

I'd gladly sign that deal. Excited to be apart of Yukon.